I went through the same thing when my mom passed. Grief has no rulebook, it's an individual process for everyone but having a support system makes all the difference.
I agree: after my beloved husband was killed in a terrible accident, my grief counselor told me again and again: "Lean into your grief." Only by going through that overwhelming grief could I come out the other side, with a permanently broken heart but still able to laugh and work.
Jonathan, I love your posts. When I watch the news and get so despondent, your sweet, uplifting videos give me hope. There are so many wonderful people out there. We will get through this horrible time. Thank you.
I remember having an exchange with one where she said You have to live in the moment. Okay, I stammered back through uncontrollable tears - just not this freaking moment.
An exceptionally wise woman, she just smiled & gave me a hug.
Very powerful and I feel this deeply. Losing my mom hit me harder than any loss I've gone through. I still end up sobbing hysterically on the floor because I miss her so much. It will be 4 years at the end of April and I will never stop missing or loving her.
I am so deeply sorry. You're right. You can't fight those feelings and when they hit you, it's like a freight train and you just have to feel that pain, again and find your way through it your way. My heart is with you. Hugs.
Been there, held mom in my arms as she took her last breath. I lost part of myself that night. Still cry, teary now thinking about it, 17 yrs later. But he's right. I went nuts for a couple of weeks, family let me, then I came back to my family, stronger than I thought I was.
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An exceptionally wise woman, she just smiled & gave me a hug.
Thank you
I was totally lost.
Took a chunk of my heart, never got it back. The darkness, the deep deep sorrow..for all of us. 😢😢